Gairloch, in the Scottish Highlands, has the highest pass rate, 81 per cent.

Chichester test centre conducted 2,680 tests over the sixth-month period and 1,389 people passed.

Historically men have paid more for car insurance than women as they have more accidents, but the figures show they have a higher pass rate.

At Chichester test centre, 56.1 per cent gained their licence compared to 47.9 per cent of women.

Just over a year ago, the driving test was changed, with many observers saying the new test is tougher than the old one.

Learners now must navigate for 20 minutes using a sat-nav, and explain how to test the brakes, clean the windscreen and demist their windows while driving.

And rookie drivers do seem to be finding it harder at Chichester test centre – in April 2018, the pass rate was 52.1 per cent, compared with a pass rate of 56.8 per cent in April 2017, under the old test.

Data from the 2017-18 financial year shows the number of first time passes.

At Chichester test centre, 52.7 per cent of people taking their test for the first time passed, with 44 learners succeeding first time with no minor faults.

Drivers taking the test can pass with up to 15 minor faults, such as not checking their mirrors at the right time.